The country’s most thought-provoking designers came up with highly dramatic clothes for the coming holidays. Devoid of color and embellishment, these pieces rely on their creators’ unparalleled construction skills and aesthetic vision.

JOJIE LLOREN
on Jonielyn: Faille silk suit with shoulder and hip details, Nine West satin pumps. Silk Shantung coatdress with deep V front.  Peep-toe heels from CMG.

JOEY SAMSON
Wool suit and striped cotton shirt. Sandals from Nine West.

JAMES REYES
cubism in a dress of lamé and suede over tulle body suit. Sandals, Nine West.  JAMES REYES
Silk crepe chasuble over chiffon blouse and skirt with origami neckpiece.

JEROME LORICO
dark romanticism in two manipulated-knit dresses.  Knit cardigan over cotton vest and pants.  

stylist ROXANNE IMBOY photographer JAN GONZALES hair and makeup ROMERO VERGARA models JOANNE AMONPON, JONIELYN ALBURO, GIL WAGAS (M.A.C.)